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Private villas · Kigali

Travelling from Bulgaria: designer private residences in Kigali

Guests from Bulgaria stay in Kigali the private way: one house, one group, and a concierge for everything around it.

4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
At a glance

Getting to Kigali from Bulgaria

About 5,010 km separate Sofia from Kigali, as the crow flies. In January, Sofia is on the same time as Kigali; in July, one hour ahead of Kigali.

From Bulgaria, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

Bulgaria has four international airports, including Sofia Airport (SOF), Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) and Burgas Airport (BOJ).

Guests travelling from Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas get the same welcome: a pickup at any hour and the villa ready.

Entry for citizens of Bulgaria

As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Membership: La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.

Money and payment

Rates are in US dollars rather than the Bulgarian lev (BGN); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto.

Payment details come only from the concierge, after your dates are confirmed.

Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.

Arrival

Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.

  • Sofia is about 5,010 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
  • Bulgaria has 4 international airports.
  • Sofia is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
  • Citizens of Bulgaria get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
  • The currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (BGN).
Kigali skyline at golden hour
Kigali skyline at golden hour

The villas

Amahoro has a pool and a cinema room, Urugwiro an infinity pool and gardens, Irebero a spa room and a gym, Ikaze a large garden near the airport. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.

“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
Darnell · Ikaze · October 2026
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
Vania O. · Urugwiro · September 2026

From first message to arrival

  1. Tell us your plans

    Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.

  2. Nkeng confirms

    Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.

  3. Confirm and travel

    Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.

Questions (FAQ)

Is a visa required from Bulgaria?

The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Bulgaria's membership of La Francophonie.

Which airports in Bulgaria have flights to Kigali?

We do not list a direct flight from Bulgaria. From Bulgaria, fly Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) to Kigali.

Is Kigali ahead of or behind Bulgaria?

Sofia is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.

Can we pay in BGN?

The villa is quoted in US dollars, not BGN; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.

Who meets us on arrival in Kigali?

A driver booked by your concierge, and the house manager or the concierge at the villa.

Will anyone else be staying at the villa?

No one else stays there: every villa is booked whole, to one group at a time, behind its own gate.

What if our group is bigger?

Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.

Where the facts come from

flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw

Tell Nkeng your dates

One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.

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